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- Dictionarydecline/dɪˈklʌɪn/
verb
- 1. (typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease: "the birth rate continued to decline" Similar Opposite
- 2. politely refuse (an invitation or offer): "Caroline declined the coffee" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value: "a serious decline in bird numbers" Similar Opposite
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DECLINE definition: 1. to gradually become less, worse, or lower: 2. to refuse: 3. If a noun, pronoun, or adjective…. Learn more.
Noun. deterioration, degeneration, decadence, decline mean the falling from a higher to a lower level in quality, character, or vitality. deterioration implies generally the impairment of value or usefulness. the deterioration of the house through neglect.
Decline definition: to withhold or deny consent to do, enter into or upon, etc.; refuse. See examples of DECLINE used in a sentence.
If there is a decline in something, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or quality. 9 meanings: 1. to refuse to do or accept (something), esp politely 2. to grow smaller; diminish 3. to slope or cause to slope.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of decline verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The verb decline means refuse to accept, but the noun decline means a downward slope (the opposite of an incline), or a decrease in quality. At the gym, the treadmill has an incline button to control how steep your climb is. Sadly, there's no button for decline, which would be much easier.
n. 1. The process or result of declining, especially: a. A gradual deterioration, as in numbers, activity, or quality: "overwhelming evidence that fish stocks ... are in decline" (Jonathan Bocknek). b. A downward movement or fall, as in price. c. A deterioration of health: the patient's rapid decline.
DECLINE definition: 1. a situation in which something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength: 2. If…. Learn more.
/dɪˈklaɪn/ [countable, usually singular, uncountable] a continuous decrease in the number, value, quality, etc. of something. decline in something There has been a 5 per cent decline in student numbers. decline of something the decline of seabird populations. a sharp/steep/rapid decline. a steady/gradual decline.
a gradual deterioration of the physical powers, as in later life or in disease: After his seventieth birthday he went into a decline. progress downward or toward the close, as of the sun or the day. the later years or last part: He became an editor in the decline of his life.
